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Company: Kforce
Job description: Kforce’s client, a leading a leading national law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant based out of their Northern NJ office. Summary: The Staff Accountant will oversee the firm’s general ledger, support internal and external financial reporting, and assist with regulatory compliance. You will also support trust accounting activities and help oversee accounts payable operations. Essential Functions:
- Staff Accountant will manage and maintain the firm’s general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries and reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, including dashboards, summaries, and periodic reporting for management and stakeholders
- Process journal entries including payroll, accruals, and adjustments
- Perform bank reconciliations for firm and trust accounts
- Conduct GL account analysis, investigating variances and ensuring proper classification
- Assist with trust accounting operations, including processing and reconciling deposits, receipts, and disbursements
- Support accounts payable processes, including review and processing of firm expenses, AMEX charges, client costs, and vendor invoices
- Manage cash receipt deposits including wires, ACHs, and credit card transactions
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities
- As a Staff Accountant, you will maintain organized and accurate financial documentation and audit trails
- Participate in special projects, including data analysis and financial modeling
- Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding billing, reporting, and payment status
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Prior experience in financial reporting and general ledger operations
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs, and data validation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access, to generate reports and presentations
- Excellent multitasking and organizational skills-able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Prior experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred
- Familiarity with Aderant Expert/Elite 3E, Chrome River (Emburse Enterprise), or similar accounting platforms is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Expected salary: $80000 – 90000 per year
Location: River Edge, NJ
Job date: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 06:07:59 GMT
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